Press Releases - pr_12-12-24 - Supreme Court of the United StatesSEARCH TIPSSearch term too short Invalid text in search term. Try againADVANCED SEARCHDOCKET SEARCH SearchToggle navigationOPINIONSOpinions of the CourtOpinions Relating to OrdersIn-Chambers OpinionsU. S. ReportsOnline Sources Cited in OpinionsMedia Files Cited in OpinionsCase Citation FinderFILING & RULESElectronic FilingRules and GuidanceSupreme Court BarORAL ARGUMENTSArgument TranscriptsArgument AudioCalendars and ListsCourtroom SeatingCASE DOCUMENTSDocket SearchOrders of the CourtOrders by CircuitGranted/Noted Cases ListJournalNEWS MEDIAServices for News MediaPress ReleasesMedia AdvisoriesPress CredentialsSpeechesA Reporter's Guide to ApplicationsChief Justice's Year-End Reports on the Federal JudiciaryABOUTJusticesSupreme Court at WorkCode of Conduct for JusticesHistory and TraditionsThe Supreme Court BuildingBuilding RegulationsFrequently Asked QuestionsVISITHours & DirectionsProhibited ItemsAccessibilityWhat Can I See and Do? ExhibitionsActivities for Students & FamiliesMaps & BrochuresStudent Group VisitsEtiquetteCafé & Building AmenitiesHome > News Media > Press Releases > 12-12-24Services for News MediaPress ReleasesMedia AdvisoriesPress CredentialsSpeechesA Reporter's Guide to ApplicationsChief Justice's Year-End Reports on the Federal JudiciaryFor Immediate ReleaseFor Further Information Contact:December 12, 2024Patricia McCabe (202) 479-3211 The Supreme Court is implementing a pilot program in which members of the public may apply for Courtroom seating through a fully automated online lottery. Individuals who receive tickets through the lottery will be able to come to the Court knowing that they have reserved seating for a particular argument or non-argument session.The pilot program will begin with the February 2025 argument session. Starting today, members of the public can access the lottery for the February 2025 session through a link on the Court's website. The deadline to submit an application to the lottery is 5 p.m. Eastern time, four weeks before the particular argument or non-argument session. Three weeks before the session, the Court will notify applicants by email as to whether they have received tickets, have not received tickets, or are on a wait list. Applications for future lotteries will open shortly after a particular monthly argument calendar is released. During the pilot program, the Court will continue to provide some seating for the public on a first-come, first-seated basis. Before a session begins, a line will form on the sidewalk on East Capitol Street adjacent to the Court building. Seating for the Bar section will remain on a first-come, first-seated basis during the pilot.Additional information about the online ticketing system is available via the "Courtroom Seating" quick link on the Court's website: https://www.supremecourt.gov. OpinionsOpinions of the CourtOpinions Relating to OrdersIn-Chambers OpinionsU. S. ReportsOnline Sources Cited in OpinionsMedia Files Cited in OpinionsCase Citation FinderFiling & RulesElectronic FilingRules and GuidanceSupreme Court BarOral ArgumentsArgument TranscriptsArgument AudioCalendars and ListsCourtroom SeatingCase DocumentsDocket SearchOrders of the CourtOrders by CircuitGranted/Noted Cases ListJournalNews MediaServices for News MediaPress ReleasesMedia AdvisoriesPress CredentialsSpeechesA Reporter's Guide to Applications (PDF)Chief Justice's Year-End Reports on the Federal JudiciaryAboutJusticesSupreme Court at WorkCode of Conduct for JusticesHistory and TraditionsThe Supreme Court BuildingBuilding RegulationsFrequently Asked QuestionsVisitHours & DirectionsProhibited ItemsAccessibilityWhat Can I See and Do? ExhibitionsActivities for Students & FamiliesMaps & BrochuresStudent Group VisitsEtiquetteCafé & Building AmenitiesContact Us|Site Map|Help|Fellows Program|Jobs|Links|Website Policies and Notices|Privacy Policy|USA.GOVSUPREME COURT OF THE UNITED STATES1 First Street, NEWashington, DC 20543
